U.S. Charges Wealthy Trader's Brother With Violating Iran Sanctions

U.S. authorities on November 7 indicted the brother of a wealthy gold
trader who faces trial in January for violating sanctions by helping Iran
transact business. Mohammad Zarrab, who like his brother Reza is a dual citizen
of Turkey and Iran, was charged with conspiracy in the prohibited transactions.

Iranian-born gold trader Reza Zarrab

The indictment added new charges against Reza Zarrab, saying his illicit
business benefited Iran's Mahan Air, which is targeted with U.S. sanctions for
providing services to Iran's Quds Force and Hizballah.